On the morning of September 17, a pancake breakfast was held at Station 20 in conjunction with the Evans City Oktoberfest. Many thanks to all those who came out to eat as well as those who donated items or money toward the breakfast. Also thanks go out to the Butler radio stations for broadcasting live in front of the station and interviewing several of our members. Events like these help raise funds and awareness of the fire department, both of which are needed!

On the evening of September 13, Station 20 along with Station 19 (Callery), Station 22 (Zelienople), and Station 100 (Butler County HazMat) participated in a drill at BASF on Mars-Evans City Rd. in Forward Township. The drill involved the rescue of victims down inside a structure and the decontamination of those exposed to a chemical. Thanks to BASF for keeping us up-to-date on procedures for responding to possible calls at their facility. See the photo gallery for photos and more information on the drill.

At 13:36 on September 1, a structure fire was reported on Sophia Lane in Adams Township (off Myoma Road). Chief 42 was on scene quickly and requested additional stations be alerted to help with the fire. In addition to stations 42 (Adams Area) and 19 (Callery) on the initial alarm, stations 20 (Evans City), 21 (Cranberry), 22 (Zelienople), 23 (Harmony), 228 (Wexford), 185 (Marshall), and 7 (South Butler) [for RIT] responded to the scene.
Station 20 crews assisted with gaining access to the garage area as well as overhaul in that area and salvage operations in the basement level of the residence.
The fire was caused by a lightning strike. The worst damage was limited to the storeroom near where the lightning struck. Further fire damage and heavy smoke damage spread across the second floor. The first floor sustained water and smoke damage and the basement sustained water damage.
The hot weather added to the strain of firefighting that day. Crews from Station 76 (Quality EMS) and Station 51 (Cranberry EMS) set up rehab to assist.